Local Federated War Fund Drive Not Restarted
Dauphin executives decide to drop a united public appeal as the Dominion government takes over financing for Canadian War Services. The Federated War Fund will wind down with about $2 700 held as an emergency reserve and funds redirected to local Red Cross chapters and allied groups.
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Federated War Fund
Red Cross
Federated
Dauphin Federated War Fund Association
Dauphin
Canadian Red Cross Society
Dominion
War Services
Federated War Fund Association
O. McGuirk
War Fund Association
Sifton Red Cross Society
la Verendrye
LO. D.E
Stuart Winmeyer
1.O.D.E
Dauphin Children’s Aid Society
The
Red Cross Society
Red Cross Fund
W. D. Strang
National Selective Service Program Outlined by Mackenzie King
The act declares compulsory training for Canadian men aged 21 to 30. Employers must register and reinstate drafted workers. Civilians 17 to 45 need officer permission for non essential work, with exceptions for agriculture and seasonal primary industry work. A wartime personnel management proposal was rejected in council.
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Mackenzie King
House of Commons
Canada
Gas Ration Books Deadline For Motorists
Motorists with cars who lack a gas ration book must obtain one by next Wednesday to participate in the honor system. After April 1 every gas sale requires presenting a ration book. The Herald notes 900 car licenses have been issued and Supply Minister C D Howe urged motorists to conserve gas in a radio address.
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Herald
C. D. Howe
Good Start Made In Salvage Drive
A bumper salvage drive by the Canadian Legion and Rotary Club yielded a quarter carload of paper and significant iron brought to the depot. Tires and discarded household rubber were collected, with Winnipeg dailies noting a market and fair prices for tires and rubber, while organizers urged bundles be tied and magazines separated for Thursday pickups.
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Canadian Legion
Rotary Club
Winnipeg
News Photo Highlights St Vital Newsletter Originator
A Winnipeg Tribune photo last week shows the editorial staff of a special news letter sent to St Vital men in service. Leonard Beer of 11 Hawthorne Avenue St Vital, a former Dauphin resident, stands prominent as the newsletter originator.
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St. Vital
Winnipeg Tribone
Leonard Beer
Hawthorne Avenue
Dauphin
Snow Rains Down Amid Widespread Restrictions
A reader notes frustration with broad restrictions while snowfall continues. The comment compares policy limits unfavorably to persistent winter weather, highlighting ongoing weather impact and public sentiment.
Rubber Situation Desperate Declared by Minister Howe
In a radio address Minister of Munitions and Supply C D Howe warned Canada faces severe rubber shortages. He said gasoline and aviation fuels, as well as lubricants, may be scarce while oil imports suffer as tankers are diverted to allied needs. Turner Valley could only meet a fraction of demand and gas rationing aims for fairness.
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C. D. Howe
Canada
Howe
Turner Valley
Alberta
McLennan Charged in King’s Bench Court at Dauphin
At the spring assizes in Dauphin Chief Justice MacPherson presides over the King vs Finlay case. McLennan faces charges including murder and intending to procure a miscarriage targeting Nellie Moshenko who died Nov 20 at Ste. Rose hospital. Crown lawyer C. S. A. Rogers led the prosecution. Alex Katz defends with E. N. McGirr. Jury members named include Freeze, McLean, Dewing, Simpson, Cattanach, and Ash.
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King's ‘Bench Court
Dauphin
MacPherson
King
Finlay
McLennan
Finlay McLennan
Dauphin Judicial District
Nellie Moshenko
Ste. Rose Hospital
C. S
K.C
Guy Freeze
Minitonas
J. A. McLean
Renville
John Dewing
Gilbert Plains
S. B. Simpson
Roblin
R. C Cattanach
R. G. Ash
Renner
World War Headlines From Far and Near
Prime Minister Cur tin vows swift action to push the war to Japan under Gen MacArthur as the United Nations plan aggressive moves against Axis aims. Russians report fierce house to house fighting near Kharkov and Stalino while Leningrad losses rise. American volunteers claim 400 destroyed Japanese aircraft at Thai airbase. Pacific clashes include Marcus and Wake Island attacks and renewed Bataan bombardment.
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Nanberra
Curtin
Australia
MacArthur
Japan
House of Representatives
United Nations
Russia
Middle East
Germany
India
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Katherine
Darwin
Moresby
Timor
Moscow
High Command
Kharkov
Stalino
Leningrad
New Delhi
Sir Staff
Britain
Toungoo
Burma
Washington
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Marcus Island
Yokohama
Wake Island
Mavy
U.S
Victory bond drive shines in Dauphin district
Dauphin district reports final Victory Loan figures at 232200 dollars, 172 percent of the 135000 objective. Jas L Bowman K C, chairman of the War Finance committee, thanks the 75 volunteers, salesmen and contributors who promoted bond purchases amid bad weather and tough road conditions.
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the Herald
Dauphin
Dauphin War Finance Committee
Dau Phin
Jas. L. Bowman
K.C
Dauphin District
Local CNR Payroll Staff To Be Moved
The Dauphin CNR payroll staff is expected to move to Winnipeg within two months as the Winnipeg office explains payroll centralization. The statement notes war related complexities and the need to centralize payroll, paycheques, and accounting at Winnipeg to meet increasing requirements.
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CNR
Dauphin C.N.R
Winnipeg
Canadian National Railways
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Grable
Betty Grable
Victor Mature
Jack Oakie
Thomas Mitchell
George Barbier
Billy Gilbert
Hilo Hattie
Benjamin Blake
South Sea
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Gene Tierney
George Sanders
Frances Farmer
Roddy McDowall
Wallace Beery
Young Men’s
John Gardner
United Stores Limited
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Libby
Christies
Western Biscuits
Graham Waters
Holland Rusks
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